alanderson74 wrote:
Ah thank you! Removing it and using a line to secure it will definitely solve my problem! No wonder I was having snagging issues, its on backwards and only there to prevent an unplanned deployment! I appreciate your help!! Thank you.
I would only remove it when you are deploying the anchor. As surface interval stated you will have to manually go to the bow. There should always be a secondary device preventing an accidentally deploy so no matter what you will have to go to the bow. You never know if someone leans on the switch at the helm while you are driving.
The line I suggested was to keep it taught but if you already have a wire clip and the windlass doesn't slip then it's unnecesary.
I like 2 forms of securing besides the windlass. Nasty weather can move things around without your notice.